Difference between Clue and Cue

What is the difference between Clue and Cue?

Clue as a noun is information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion. while Cue as a noun is an action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.

Clue

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion. An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To provide with a clue (often used with "in" or "up"). To provide someone with information which he or she lacks.

Example sentence: In the NBA, there's always a guy who is only around because he can jump. He doesn't have a clue about the fundamentals. I learn more from the WNBA. They know how to dribble, how to pivot, how to use the shot fake.

Cue

Part of speech: verb

Definition: The act of giving someone a cue signal.The act of taking aim on the cue ball with the cue and hitting it.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.The name of the letter Q.A straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in various games.

Example sentence: My first mentor and inspiration was my Irish Dancing teacher Patricia Mulholland. She created her own form of dance known as Irish ballet and created stage productions of old Irish myths and legends. They were my first experiences on stage. She told my mum I was destined for the stage, and I took that as my cue.

We hope you now know whether to use Clue or Cue in your sentence.

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